Sunday, 5 July 2009

Mini greenhouse

I mentioned a few posts ago that I'd built the mini greenhouse. Well, here it is in situ. I've tried to put it somewhere where it won't blow over but there are no guarantees of that! The temperature does get quite reasonable inside there so I am hoping it will be good for getting seeds going. It's done wonders for bringing on the marigolds after only a couple of days inside it.I've planted out a tray of chive seed and also put the basil plants in there to hopefully get them a big bigger.

I also spotted this little critter on the zip. It's a ladybird larva and welcome he is too! I popped him on a plant before I opened up the greenhouse.

I have one of those mini-greenhouses. I find it really useful in the very early months for putting inside the greenhouse to give extra protection to seedlings, and then once the weather warms up I move it outside and it gives me extra growing space.I've noticed loads of ladybird larva just lately.

Loving the new header! Those mini greenhouses are great, just make sure you don't scorch your smaller seedlings like I did- they get a bit hot zipped down. But you'll be able to grow loads for next summer. We'll do some seed swapping in the winter. x

Welcome to my allotment blog
This is still pretty new for me. I spend my working days in a nasty black glass box of an office in front of a computer all day, mon-fri. I live in a flat with no outside space. I needed to get back in touch with nature and try to 'grow my own'. I got my allotment in April 09, after a year of waiting, and got stuck straight in with only books, the internet and guesswork to guide me. This blog charts my progress from that very first day. I hope you enjoy reading my ramblings, ups and downs and enjoy seeing photos of my progress.

Me, the Green Grower

the face behind the blog :)

About Me

I'm a novice gardener and a contemporary kiln-fused glass artist and crafter, living and working in Cheltenham, UK, on the edge of the beautiful Cotswolds. By day I work as a graphic designer for a children's publisher and create all my glassy goodies in my 'spare time'. I love creating and I hope you enjoy seeing (/purchasing?!) my work and reading my waffle in this blog. Do take a look at my website: http://www.handmadeheaven.biz/